This program offers theoretical training and evaluation per the OHS Act and compliance with various construction associations across Canada.
Our easy to use platform allows you to obtain a Ground Disturbance certificate recognized by employers who strive to meet the demands of the legislation.
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswich
- Yukon
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Newfoundland & Labrador
Our awareness program is the equivalent of Ground Disturbance Level 1; a program addressed to ground disturbance workers. While this program provides the required information of a Ground Disturbance 201 program, which is a program for supervisors, we did not submit it for such endorsement.
What is Ground Disturbance
Employees involved in ground disturbance must undergo safety training to learn about the hazards associated with such work and how to prevent such accidents.
While this is a commercial page where we provide Ground Disturbance online training courses, we've also created a dedicated page where you can learn more about Ground Disturbance training.
What you'll learn
Ground Disturbance Online Training includes 3 modules and 3 tests.
Introduction to Ground Disturbance
Throughout this module, you will learn about Ground Disturbance Projects, Buried Facilities and the Hazards of Ground Disturbance Activities.
Ground Disturbance Process & Worker Safety
In this module, you will learn about: Buried facilities and how to locate them, Pre-job Meetings, Assessing the hazards of ground disturbance projects & Safe work practices and measures to protect workers.
Ground Disturbance Damage Prevention
Throughout this module, you will learn about the regulatory responsibilities of primary and secondary parties, including the Project Owner, Ground Disturbance Supervisor, Ground Disturber, and Locator Responsibilities.
What you'll get
Purchasing a Ground Disturbance online training course, comes with the following materials and benefits.
Course Duration
1 h 00 mins
OHS Compliance
Following latest standards and topic requirements imposed.
Course structure
3 modules and 3 tests.
Languages available
English, French.
Course Format
Cross-Device Compatible.
Support
Chat, Email, FAQ & Phone Support available to all customers.
Course Access
Courses available 24/7.
Unlimited exam attempts
Customers don't have to pay again when failing a testing section.
Course Updates
Always updated to the latest legislative changes.
Certificate of Completion
The course includes a digital certificate, issued immediately upon completion.
Are you looking to purchase courses for yourself or to train your staff?
Not tech-savvy? Not a problem.
Our easy-to-use platform allows anyone with an internet connection to access their training material and obtain a Ground Disturbance certificate.

Complete the training in your own time: no more chasing instructors or scheduling appointments.
Start, pause and resume at your discretion—100% Pass rate with unlimited exam attempts.
Upon completion, you will immediately obtain a digital certificate which you can download and print.
You can make your laminated wallet card or request a hard copy from us for only $10 more.
Don't worry about making any mistakes because the process is this simple.

Over 200,000 Workers Trained
Our online Ground Disturbance Training Course is perfect for:
- Workers who are starting a new job and need their Ground Disturbance certification.
- Workers whose current employer has directed them to obtain a Ground Disturbance certificate.
- Workers who are renewing their current Ground Disturbance certificate.
- Self-employed workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I find my certificate?
In most cases, this question is addressed to us by individuals who took their training with a different company. As a private company, we can only store and access our customers’ data. Therefore, if you did your training with another company, you must contact them to receive a copy of your certificate.
If you are a customer of eSafetyFirst.com, all you have to do is to Login to your account, and you can, at any time, download a copy of the certificate you received from us.
- Do you provide in-person or classroom training?
No.
We currently do not provide such services, and we have no plans to do so. - Are eSafetyFirst courses recognized in the industry?
Trained professionals have developed all our courses following Canadian Safety Standards to provide participants with the necessary knowledge of hazards and safe workplace environments.
These courses are developed to meet and exceed the OHS Standards and the latest CSA Standards. Therefore, they are recognized by OHS and Worker Compensation Boards. - How can I create an account on eSafeteyFirst?
A customer account is created in the checkout process, where you will be asked, among other billing details, for an email & password.
If you purchase our courses for your employees, you do not need to create an account for each.
When a course is purchased, there are two options following the course name:
i) “Start Course”, which will begin the presentation under the name set in the checkout process.
ii) “Train Someone Else”, which in return will ask the user to enter these details: first name, last name and (optionally) email address of the worker who is supposed to be assigned the course.If the customer who paid for the program doesn’t need the training and, respectively, the certificate, the customer would have to click on the “Train someone else” option and complete the required information.